Discovering the Inner Speaker in You - Tips and Tricks

"Embarking on the path to becoming a successful public speaker begins with discovering your authentic self."

Have you ever wondered what it takes to become a successful speaker? It's a question that often sparks curiosity and drives aspiring individuals like you to explore their potential in public speaking. Well, the first step on this road is finding yourself.

You

When you stop trying to be like anyone else and embrace your uniqueness, that's when you indeed find yourself. It's about discovering your voice, style, and message that sets you apart. So, take a moment to reflect on who you are and what makes you unique.

Your voice

Knowing yourself is crucial on this journey. Take the time to examine yourself, asking tough questions and giving honest answers. What are your strengths? What are your weaknesses? What are your passions? Understanding yourself and your motivations will help you align your speaking career with your true purpose.

Your uniqueness

But it doesn't stop there! Becoming yourself is the next step. Embrace the way you were made, and don't be afraid to let your authentic self shine through. Remember, authenticity attracts and engages an audience, so never shy away from being true to yourself.

Your growth

Improvement is a continuous process. To succeed as a speaker, you must consistently develop your skills. This means stepping out of your comfort zone, putting yourself in challenging speaking situations, and learning from your successes and failures. Through this trial and error, you'll become a better speaker.

Your focus

Now, here's a hurdle you'll need to overcome: yourself. Stop focusing on how you look to others and shift your attention towards the value you can provide to your audience. When you shift your mindset from self-centeredness to being others-focused, you connect with your listeners on a deeper level.

Your intention

And finally, giving yourself is the ultimate key to success. As a speaker, your goal should be to help others. Think about how you can use your speaking skills to impact your audience's lives positively. Whether it's motivating them, inspiring them, or providing them with valuable knowledge, always strive to give back through your speeches.

So, there you have it—a roadmap to becoming a successful speaker. It starts with finding yourself, knowing yourself, being yourself, improving yourself, getting over yourself, and ultimately giving yourself. Embrace this journey with curiosity, and remember that success as a speaker is within your reach.

I was inspired to write this article after John C. Maxwell's teachings of?finding yourself, knowing yourself, being yourself, improving yourself, getting over yourself, and ultimately giving yourself.

By Aabid Nezam

Creator of Public Speaking for Accountants